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This Day in History

President James Polk signed the bill accepting the state constitution making it official
This Day in History: May 29, 1848 - Wisconsin becomes the 30th U.S. state
Updated: May 29, 2026 at 12:50 PM CDT
This Day in History: May 29, 1848 - Wisconsin becomes the 30th U.S. state

This Day in History

The location opened in 1994, but became larger and offered more merchandise in 2003
This Day in History: May 28, 2003 - Super Walmart opens in Rib Mountain
Updated: May 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDT
This Day in History: May 28, 2003 - Super Walmart opens in Rib Mountain

This Day in History

The bridge connects San Francisco with Marin County
This Day in History: May 27, 1937 - Golden Gate Bridge opens in California
Updated: May 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDT
This Day in History: May 27, 1937 - Golden Gate Bridge opens in California

This Day in History

President Obama nominated Sotomayor to take over for the retiring Justice David Souter
This Day in History: May 26, 2009 - Sonia Sotomayor nominated to US Supreme Court
Updated: May 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM CDT
This Day in History: May 26, 2009 - Sonia Sotomayor nominated to US Supreme Court

News

Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a destination for people looking to take a trip back in...
Heritage Hill State Historical Park preserves Wisconsin history for next generation
Updated: May 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM CDT
Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a destination for people looking to take a trip back in time.

This Day in History

More than 14,000 fans took part in a contest to name the team
This Day in History: May 22, 1968 - Milwaukee Bucks get their name
Updated: May 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM CDT
This Day in History: May 22, 1968 - Milwaukee Bucks get their name

We the People

Polaroid camera

Norwich Free Academy celebrates Polaroid camera inventor Edwin Land

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mark Zinni
A display at Norwich Free Academy honors one of its most famous graduates, Dr. Edwin Land, who invented the Polaroid camera and founded the Polaroid Corporation in 1937.

We the People

The U.S. Mint is releasing a new quarter to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.

US Mint to release new 250th anniversary quarter

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By Amanda Alvarado
The U.S. Mint is releasing a new quarter to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.

We the People

A sign at Heritage Hill State Historical Park

Heritage Hill State Historical Park preserves Wisconsin history for next generation

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Emerson Lehmann
Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a destination for people looking to take a trip back in time.

News

The Hodag made an appearance at the Rhinelander 4th of July parade.

Rhinelander expands Fourth of July celebration for America 250

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 8:24 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
Rhinelander is expanding its Fourth of July celebration this year as the community joins the nationwide America 250 observance marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

National

Historic D.C. boundary stones still standing after 235 years

Historic D.C. boundary stones still standing after 235 years

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Stephen Goin
The original boundary stones that shaped Washington, D.C. are still standing, as preservation groups work to protect the landmarks ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

News

At the start of the 1900s, four brothers in central Wisconsin had an idea that would transform...

Fromm Brothers fox farm: From world-renowned fur empire to historical site

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
At the start of the 1900s, four brothers in central Wisconsin had an idea that would transform their humble Hamburg farm into a world-renowned business.

National

The eagle has long symbolized American values.

Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and SARAH RAZA Associated Press
The eagle has long symbolized American values.

We the People

Betsy Thunder was a native healer of the Ho-Chunk tribe who lived in the Coulee Region for...

New statue shares story of Coulee Region Ho-Chunk healer

Updated: May 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Dashal Mentzel
Local officials and tribe members talk about a new statue that has been placed and it's importance to the Ho-Chunk nation.

National

An eighth grader is spending her after-school hours cleaning veterans' graves and working to...

8th grader spends after-school hours cleaning veterans’ graves, working to preserve their stories

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Isabella Martin, WPLG via CNN Newsource
An eighth grader is spending her after-school hours cleaning veterans' graves and working to preserve their stories.

We the People

Dialysis machine bought by parents helped save his life

Man’s life saved by dialysis machine bought by his parents at a charity event

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 7:18 AM CDT
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By Frances Weller and InvestigateTV Staff
A charity purchase by John Michael Mielcarski's parents ended up helping to save his life.

We the People

A photo of Harry Houdini

WE THE PEOPLE: The life and legacy of Appleton’s very own escape artist, Harry Houdini

Updated: May 3, 2026 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Aisha Morales
His family immigrated to the U.S. in 1878, when Houdini was 4 years old, and he cherished his childhood memories of Appleton.

News

WSAW, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday

WSAW, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 9:56 AM CDT
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By Gray Media
Gray Media and WSAW are launching the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a contest that invites Americans to send in their best a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a chance to win a big prize.

National

A home security camera captured the touching moment that two South Bend firefighters folded...

Firefighters fold and return American flag to homeowner’s porch

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM CDT
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By Madison Remrey and John Beomsoo Kim
An Indiana man is singing praises for two firefighters after a heartwarming moment was caught on video.

We the People

Church celebrates 150 years

Church celebrates 150 years of service

Updated: Apr. 26, 2026 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By Kailyn Martinsen
Saint John’s Lutheran Church celebrated 150 years of service to the Merrill community Sunday.

We the People

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison has been preserving the stories of Wisconsin men and...

Wisconsin Veterans Museum marks 125 years of preserving stories

Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 8:37 PM CDT
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By Tabitha Bland
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison has been preserving the stories of Wisconsin men and women who went to war for 125 years.

We the People

Marie Towle’s legacy inspires young aviators at Wausau Downtown Airport

Updated: Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
The Wausau Downtown Airport is one of Wisconsin’s oldest airports.

We the People

Goats run across the roof of Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant.

WE THE PEOPLE: The story of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Door County

Updated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By Maria Parmigiani
If you ask the Johnson family, the story of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant isn’t just about the goats.

National

A person pulls up to a stoplight in Galena, Kan., Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Updated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:50 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year.

We the People

Snow or shine, each weekend at Christie Mountain in Bruce, there is a good chance you will...

‘A gift from God,’ 90-year-old ski instructor thankful to keep moving

Updated: Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Kim Leadholm and Jeff Ralph
Snow or shine, each weekend at Christie Mountain in Bruce, there is a good chance you will find Lenny Seyberth.

National

A South Ga. WWII soldier has been accounted for 80 years after his ship sank in the Pacific.

WWII Army Private accounted for 80 years after ship sank in the Pacific

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By Sydney Rainwater and Gray News staff
After being labeled “unidentifiable” for decades, the remains of a U.S. Army Air Forces Private who fought in World War II were accounted for.
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